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Front and back Covers Brenda Hart, a well-known canvas artist, designer and teacher in the commercial world of needlepoint gives us our very first wrap cover. Her exquisite Golden Ribbon Kimono was so beautiful that we wanted you to see the large version of both sides. The project is elegant in its crisp simplicity and made even more luxurious with Brendaâ's choice of rich stitching threads and bold use of color. Article and instructions begin on page 7. Jennifer Ashley Taylor, our talented staff photographer, created and photographed both beautiful covers. Al E. Gator 10 Sandra Maag Reddell designed this whimsical frame weight with such a delightful personality! Enjoy stitching and using this little charmer. Quilt basket 17 Patricia Moore has done it again! This time she shares her charming little quilt basket pattern that can be finished as a framed piece, a hanging ornament, a quilt block pillow or even wearable art, Historic Needlework 20 In this popular series of medieval and renaissance needlework, Robin Berry discusses Elizabethan Slips and furnishes a "Briar Rose Slip" project for our own stitching. neptune's treasure 24 We present the fourth and final installment of Marjorie Vig's popular continuing project. You will find instructions for hexagon 12, the center diamonds, the outer triangles and the couched border. Be sure to send us your photos of this project. la mancha 28 Ruth Dilts shares the second of her five wonderful designs for our stitching pleasure. This one, La Mancha, is a bold pattern that is both striking and sophisticated. Tarts 37 Judy Hendrix writes a stimulating account of this new phenomenon that is sweeping the country. Read it and get inspired! Project shown is stitched by Pam Belokostolsky. WHAT'S INSIDE let's talk color 15 Pamela Godderis begins her most informative series on color with a study of yellow. Don't miss a single installment from this international expert. adventures in embellishment 19 Tony Minieri returns to his continuing feature to make the painted canvas come to life with his study on flowers. little bits 23 Peg Dunayer gives us two charming designs to stitch for the spring season. jody's needlepoint excitement 30 Jody Valentine highlights the beautiful needlepoint inspired by a trip to the US Virgin Islands. Noteworthy & New 31 Ann Caswell features hand crafted wood accessories by Nino, cube ornaments from Kathy Schenkel Designs and threads from Rainbow Gallery. The Stitching Fool 33 In this issue Ann Blalock tells us the trials and tribulations of The Stitching Fool and The Stash. From the Bookshelf 35 Suzanne Howren reviews Celtic Backstitch by Helen Hall and Frises & Alphabets Anciens Bicolores A Broder Au Point De Croix. "Amy"able Advice for the Stitcher 36 Amy Bunger continues with the topic of Clothing 101. In this issue enjoy "The Fabric of our Lives."

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